Crucial Conflict emerged when Twista set the Chicago rap tone to the fast rapping style that America grew to love. There hit “Hay” had everyone rapping the hook but Crucial didn’t have repeat success like they did on there debut album. Well after nine years and no word of Crucial Conflict they are back with a new album titled, Planet Crucon.

It appears that Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds have called it quits after trying to two long weeks to make it work! Maybe it was just publicity, either way they made this statement to People.com:

“After much consideration and discussion, we have jointly decided that we will forego having a legal ceremony as it is not necessary to define our relationship further,” Murphy and Edmonds tell PEOPLE in an exclusive statement. “While the recent symbolic union in Bora Bora was representative of our deep love, friendship and respect that we have for one another on a spiritual level, we have decided to remain friends.”

Anybody that saw, ‘Why Did I Get Married,’ most likely fell in love with Jill Scott’s acting skills. Well she is about to release a new movie titled, ‘The #1 Ladies Detective Agency’ with Anika Noni Rose, and Idris Alba.

Just when you thought Oprah had done it all she launches, “OWN.” Which stands for ‘Oprah Winfrey’s Network,’ that will launch in 2009. It will replace what is now the Discovery Health Channel, it will be seen in 70 million homes. It is said to be a ‘natural extension’ of her television show.